Harry R. Hughes Center for Agro-Ecology, Inc. Russell Brinsfield, Executive Director University of Maryland Affiliated Foundation College of Agriculture and Natural Resources

Center Profile History Organizational Structure Board of Directors Advisory Council

Center History Pfiesteria Diverse groups at the table Work toward common goals Celebrating 10-year Anniversary

Organizational Structure University of Maryland Affiliated Foundation –College of Agriculture and Natural Resources –Wye Research and Education Center Board of Directors –26 members –Diverse Stakeholders –President – Former Governor Harry Hughes –Dean Cheng-i Wei Advisory Council –Secretaries of: DBED, DNR, MDA,MDE and MDP

Mission Develop and encourage economically viable and environmentally sound practices for agriculture and forestry Improve public understanding and support of agricultural and forest production and protection and preservation of natural resources and open space Encourage science-based policy at the Federal, state, and local levels

Principal Activities Annual Research Program Support Policies Based on Research Results Sponsor Workshops, Symposia, and Forums Endowed Fellowship Fund

Funding Univ. of Maryland USDA MD General Assembly Private Foundations Individual Giving

Research Funded 58 projects – $6.8 million in Center support – $2.6 million of in-kind support – $9.4 million total investment 80% of the funding went to University System of Maryland

Environment/Land Use Switchgrass as a Biofuel Winter Cereal Cover Crops Nutrient Transport from Ag Watersheds Impact of Downzoning on Land Values Poultry Litter Impacts on Aquatic Resources – Arsenic – Steroids – Antibiotics

Forestry Carbon Sequestration Ecosystem Values of State Forestland Comprehensive State Forest Assessment Buffer Effectiveness Assessment Environmental Safeguards for Biomass Harvest

Communication and Outreach TMDL Workshops State and Federal Legislators Briefings Workshops to promote research findings –Land Use Forum –Statewide Forestry Workshop Local Government Exchange Program Mailing List for Newsletter and Updates

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